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EIC flagship report shows the success of the startup-corporate collaboration

The European Innovation Council (EIC) have created a new flagship report showing the ways the corporate-startup has had an impact on collaboration on innovation and competitiveness in Europe.

Dorset environment is worth £1.5bn a year to its economy

A new report commissioned by Dorset County Council has shown the environment is worth some £1.5m a year to the local economy… A team of experts...

Using biometrics to fight crime

INTERPOL highlights how biometrics can be used globally to investigate crime and tackle terrorism…  As the world’s largest international police organisation INTERPOL is ideally, and...

New Homes Bonus could cost local councils £1m

New research has revealed the New Homes Bonus could cost local authorities struggling with local plans a significant amount… Research carried out by Planning Magazine...

Swindon council launches the first UK community solar farm

Local residents have been offered the chance to invest in a community solar farm under a new initiative launched by the council… A £4.8m project...

Herts County Council to increase council tax

Hertfordshire County Council has delivered services despite major cuts, but will now need to increase council tax to meet budget shortfalls… Despite its revenue budget falling...

East Dunbartonshire Council implements digital system for repairs

Tenants in East Dunbartonshire requesting repairs to their homes will be able to utilise a new digital technology service… East Dunbartonshire Council is rolling out...

How stem cell research is being boosted in Switzerland

Adrian Heuss, Head of Knowledge Transfer on the NRP63 Programme tells Editor Laura Evans more about NRP63 and Stem Cell Research Stem cell research can play...

Poor educational performance – the challenge for individuals and nations

Andreas Schleicher, Director for Education and Skills at the OECD highlights the long term consequences of poor performing students and the importance of reducing...

Derbyshire County Council launches consultation on subsidised buses

Local residents are being asked to have their say on proposals to stop funding for local bus services and community transport… Derbyshire County Council has...

The Importance of Soils

Matt Aitkenhead, a Member at the British Society of Soil Science sheds light on soils and their role in society and economic development…  The importance...

South east rail passengers are the least satisfied

A new poll has revealed rail passengers in the south east of England rated services as the worst and are the least satisfied… A survey...

One third of homes bought by London council tenants owned by private landlords

A new study has revealed a significant proportion of council homes bought under Right to Buy in London are now let out privately… Right to...

European Commission cloud contract awarded to six firms

Six firms will develop the European Commission’s cloud based technologies and capabilities, it has emerged… The European Commission has chosen six firms to develop its...

New rule will force larger companies to reveal gender pay gap

Companies with more than 250 employees will be forced to reveal the differences in pay between their male and female employees. The gender pay divide...

Creating gender equality knowledge in Switzerland today

Brigitte Liebig, Swiss National Science Foundation on the results of the NRP 60 program & how it will create knowledge regarding gender equality

EU aviation emissions set to almost double by 2035

A new report from the European Environment Agency has revealed the emissions caused by European planes will increase by 43 per cent over the...

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